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UBS Wealth Management Americas appoints new corporate business development head

UBS Wealth Management Americas has appointed Paul Allen as head of corporate business development for its equity plan advisory services business.

Sesame bars advisers from recommending non-mainstream products

Sesame Bankhall has barred its advisers from recommending non-mainstream products under the firm’s new restricted proposition.

Thistle Initiatives Group acquires Judicial Assess Management for DFM service

The Thistle Initiatives Group, a UK-based financial services compliance firm, has acquired Judicial Assess Management for an undisclosed amount to expand into the investment management sector.

City National Bank opens new office in San Francisco

American financial institution City National Bank has opened a new banking office in San Francisco.

Advisors Asset Management, ISI partner to launch new unit investment trust

Advisors Asset Management (AAM) has partnered with International Strategy and Investment (ISI) to launch a new unit investment trust (UIT) called the American Renaissance Portfolio, Series 2013-1.

State Street Investor Confidence Index rises in January

State Street Global Exchange has released the results of the State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI) for January 2014.

Unigestion Asset Management receives AIFM authorisation

Unigestion has received AIFM authorisation from the French Financial Markets Authority for its asset management company in France.

National Australia Bank expands asset servicing team

National Australia Bank (NAB) has expanded its asset servicing team by appointing Lachlan Allardice as head of funds management and sub custody, and Anthony Jamour as head of funds management and insurance, New South Wales (NSW).

Sand Hill Global Advisors appoints new CEO

Sand Hill Global Advisors, a US-based wealth management firm, has promoted Brian Dombkowski, the firm’s current president and chief investment officer, as new CEO.

SEC charges Legg Mason affiliate with defrauding clients

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced sanctions against a California-based investment adviser for concealing investor losses that resulted from a coding error and engaging in cross trading that favored some clients over others.